Mortgage Overpayment Calculator: Save Thousands in Interest
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Mortgage Overpayment Calculator: Save Thousands in Interest

An extra £200 a month against your mortgage. Most people refuse to do the sum because the answer makes the case for ordering takeaways feel obscene.

£200/month overpayment on a £200k 25yr mortgage (4.5%)

ScenarioMonthly paymentTermTotal interest
No overpayment£1,11125 years~£133,400
With £200/month overpay£1,311~18 years~£94,400
Saving+£200~7 years off~£39,000 saved

An extra £200 a month finishes the mortgage 7 years early and saves £39k in interest.

Key takeaways

1

Overpaying on your mortgage can significantly reduce the total interest paid over the life of the loan.

2

The mortgage overpayment calculator helps you see how much interest you can save and how many years you can cut off your mortgage term by overpaying.

3

Making overpayments reduces your outstanding capital, which lowers future interest charges and allows more of your monthly payment to go towards reducing the principal.

4

Using the calculator is simple: enter your mortgage details and the amount you plan to overpay each month to see the benefits.

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